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These are some of Yates' early short stories featuring the comic Pleydell clan, and on publication proved just a successful and popular as Berry and Co had been. They describe the chaotic journey of the young, well-to-do heroes as they cavort across France, and helped to establish... Read Full Overview

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"Shall I massage it?" said Berry. The suggestion was loudly condemned. "Right," replied my brother-in-law. "That reduces us to faith-healing. On the command 'One, ' make your mind a blank-that shouldn't be difficult-realise that the agony you aren't suffering is imaginary, and... Read Full Overview

"Jonah and Co" is a spirited and humorous adventure that follows the lively escapades of the Berry family as they embark on a grand motoring holiday through the picturesque landscapes of France and the Pyrenees. Written by Dornford Yates, this classic work of British... Read Full Overview

"Il guaio ?", ha spiegato, mentre ci immergevamo in un labirinto di strade secondarie, "ho solo due mani e piedi. Per superare quell'angolo, avrei dovuto togliere la frizione, andare in terza, rilascia il freno, stendi una mano, accelera, suona il tamburo e metti la ruota... Read Full Overview

"Shall I massage it?" said Berry. The suggestion was loudly condemned. "Right," replied my brother-in-law. "That reduces us to faith-healing. On the command 'One, ' make your mind a blank-that shouldn't be difficult-realise that the agony you aren't suffering is imaginary, and... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...erry. "I tell you he jumped.... We stopped, of course, and explained. He was a little nettled at first, but we parted on the best of terms.""It's all very well," said my sister, "but I'd no idea----""Every dog must have his bite," said I, laughing. "He won't... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...erry. "I tell you he jumped.... We stopped, of course, and explained. He was a little nettled at first, but we parted on the best of terms.""It's all very well," said my sister, "but I'd no idea----""Every dog must have his bite," said I, laughing. "He won't... Read Full Overview

Jonah and Co. is a 1922 collection of comic short stories by the English author Dornford Yates (Cecil William Mercer), featuring his recurring 'Berry' characters. All of the stories in Jonah and Co. had originally appeared in The Windsor Magazine between October 1921 and September... Read Full Overview